SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL

11970 HIGHLAND RD
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

www.isd728.org/Domain/18

657 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Salk Middle School, located in Elk River, Minnesota, is a key component of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive middle-level learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The facility is dedicated to fostering academic growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering various elective opportunities to help students explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond academics, Salk Middle School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and community engagement. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and clubs, which are designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing a positive school culture and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader Elk River community, Salk Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares students for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

657

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

38.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	27
Black	90
Asian	24
Two or More	47
American Indian	3

White
466 (70.9 %)
Black
90 (13.7 %)
Two or More
47 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.1 %)
Asian
24 (3.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3455
Website:	http://www.isd728.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	38.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 214